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Garmin Instinct® 3 Tactical Edition, 45mm, Solar Charged Display, Rugged Outdoor GPS Smartwatch

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Size: 45mm


Style: Tactical Solar


Color: Black


Features

  • Lead the mission with this rugged GPS smartwatch, featuring solar charging for unlimited battery life (assumes all-day wear in smartwatch mode with 3 hours per day outside in 50,000 lux conditions)
  • Engineered with a supertough 45 mm fiber-reinforced polymer case and metal-reinforced bezel
  • Dedicated tactical features include jumpmaster activity, waypoint projection, dual-position GPS format, preloaded tactical activity, stealth mode, kill switch, compatibility with night vision goggles and a rucking activity
  • Includes a preloaded Applied Ballistics solver (requires one-time purchase via the AB Quantum mobile app)
  • Built-in LED flashlight with variable intensities and strobe modes gives you greater visibility in the outdoors and provides convenient illumination when you need it
  • Know your body better with health monitoring features, including wrist-based heart rate, advanced sleep monitoring, Pulse Ox and more (this is not a medical device, and data presented is intended to be a close estimation of metrics tracked; Pulse Ox not available in all countries)
  • Navigate confidently with a 3-axis compass, barometric altimeter and multi-band GPS with SatIQ technology, which delivers superior positioning while also optimizing battery life
  • 10 ATM water-rated and designed to MIL-STD-810 for thermal and shock resistance
  • Leave your cash and cards at home; Garmin Pay contactless payments (with supported bank) let you pay for purchases on the go and breeze through select transit systems
  • Stay connected with smart notifications (when paired with your compatible smartphone) and Connect IQ Store compatibility, which allows you to download new apps and watch faces

Description

Dare for more with Instinct® 3 – Tactical Edition, the rugged GPS smartwatch with solar charging for unlimited battery life (assumes all-day wear in smartwatch mode with 3 hours per day outside in 50,000 lux conditions) and a built-in flashlight. With a bolted construction, metal-reinforced bezel and scratch-resistant lens, it can take on the toughest missions. It’s engineered to MIL-STD-810 standards for thermal and shock resistance and is also 10 ATM water-rated. Purpose-built tactical features include a rucking activity, stealth mode, kill switch and preloaded Applied Ballistics® solver (requires one-time purchase via the AB Quantum mobile app). Stay on track with a built- in 3-axis compass and barometric altimeter as well as multi-band GPS with SatIQ™ technology, which delivers superior positioning while also optimizing battery life. Its 24/7 health and wellness features keep you connected to your body with heart rate tracking, advanced sleep monitoring, Pulse Ox and more (this is not a medical device, and data presented is intended to be a close estimation of metrics tracked; Pulse Ox not available in all countries).

Operating System: Garmin OS


Memory Storage Capacity: 128 MB


Special Feature: Activity Tracker, GPS, Multisport Tracker, Notifications, Solar Charging


Battery Capacity: 5 Milliamp Hours


Connectivity Technology: Bluetooth


Wireless Communication Standard: Bluetooth


Battery Cell Composition: Lithium Ion


GPS: Built-in GPS


Shape: Round


Screen Size: 0.9 Inches


Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 6.4 x 4.8 inches


Item Weight: 1.83 ounces


Item model number: 010-02934-50


Batteries: 1 Nonstandard Battery batteries required. (included)


Date First Available: April 24, 2025


Manufacturer: Garmin


Item Weight: 52 Grams


Standing screen display size: 0.9 Inches


Memory Storage Capacity: 128 MB


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